LEMOS
Lemos
The surname Lemos originates from the Iberian Peninsula, specifically from Portugal and Spain. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "lemos", meaning elm tree. It is thought to have been a toponymic surname, indicating that the ancestral bearer of the name lived near or worked with elm trees.
The Lemos surname has ancient roots, with records of families bearing this name dating back centuries. Over time, branches of the Lemos family spread to different regions, both within the Iberian Peninsula and beyond.
In modern times, individuals with the surname Lemos can be found not only in Portugal and Spain but also in countries around the world, including the United Kingdom and former colonies where Portuguese and Spanish settlers established communities.
The Lemos surname may have variations in spelling and pronunciation depending on the region and historical context. Like many surnames, the name Lemos carries with it a rich history and connection to the ancestral lands of Portugal and Spain.
There are approximately 332 people named Lemos in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Lemos.
Origin: Iberian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Spain
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Spanish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andreas
- Anthony
- Antonio
- Dimitris
- George
- Joao
- Jose
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paulo
- Pedro
- Ricardo
- Rui
Female
- Alexandra
- Ana
- Anastasia
- Annie
- Carina
- Carla
- Eugenia
- Ioanna
- Irene
- Jennifer
- Kalliopi
- Maria
- Marika
- Sara
Similar and related surnames
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